Suditi Industrie - Suditi Industrie
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Domestic sales grew 30.10% YoY to INR 85.33 Cr in FY25, while other income declined 66.05% to INR 1.21 Cr. Total income increased 26.97% to INR 86.54 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company derives a significant portion of its revenue from domestic sales (INR 85.33 Cr in FY25). Major export destinations include the U.S. and EU, which are critical for its readymade garment division.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit margin improved significantly from -16.34% in FY24 to 1.73% in FY25. Net profit margin also turned positive at 0.03% compared to -0.20% in the previous year.
EBITDA Margin
Standalone EBITDA margin was 8.08% in Q1-FY20 (INR 2.4 Cr), representing a 139 bps improvement over Q1-FY19 (6.69%). Consolidated EBITDA margin for Q1-FY20 was 7.07%.
Capital Expenditure
The company acquired a reputed brand in FY25 at a cost of INR 19.38 Cr, which is being amortized over a 20-year useful life.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company's long-term bank facilities (INR 27.00 Cr) were downgraded to CARE B-; Stable (Issuer Not Cooperating) in November 2024. Short-term facilities (INR 1.00 Cr) are rated CARE A4.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include fabrics and crude oil derivatives (which impact synthetic fiber costs). Specific cost percentages for each are not disclosed.
Import Sources
Not explicitly disclosed, though the company notes sensitivity to global supply chain disruptions and weather patterns affecting input availability.
Capacity Expansion
The company operates its own manufacturing facilities for fabric processing and readymade garments to reduce costs and improve margins. Specific unit capacity is not disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are sensitive to crude oil price fluctuations and weather patterns, which can squeeze margins if input costs rise faster than product pricing.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory turnover ratio improved by 103.9% YoY to 25.61 in FY25, indicating significantly higher efficiency in moving stock.
Logistics & Distribution
High logistics costs are identified as a structural challenge that hinders productivity and global competitiveness.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
30%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by transitioning from transactional orders to long-term strategic partnerships, acquiring established brands (INR 19.38 Cr investment), and raising capital through preferential allotments (1.32 Cr shares) to fund expansion.
Products & Services
Readymade garments (RMG), casual wear, sportswear, active wear for men, women, and kids, and processed fabrics.
Brand Portfolio
Riot (casual fashion wear) and licensed clothing lines for various international sports clubs.
New Products/Services
Licensed clothing lines featuring brand logos of international sports clubs and expanded active wear collections.
Market Expansion
Focus on increasing domestic sales, which grew 30.10% in FY25, and establishing visibility through value-added strategic partnerships.
Market Share & Ranking
Not disclosed.
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with large retailers for brand-name manufacturing and licensing agreements with international sports clubs.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward sustainability, requiring investments in ESG certifications and traceability. There is a trend toward casualization and active wear in consumer behavior.
Competitive Landscape
The industry is highly fragmented with a large unorganized segment and significant competition from other MSME clusters.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on brand ownership (Riot) and unique licensing rights for international sports clubs, which are sustainable due to brand loyalty and contractual exclusivity.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to GDP growth in India and economic conditions in the U.S. and EU. Inflationary pressures impact both consumer demand and input costs.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for sportswear and casual fashion wear is driving the company's product mix strategy.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade barriers and global economic uncertainties in major export markets (US/EU) pose significant demand-side risks.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to pollution norms, labor laws, and international manufacturing standards required by global apparel buyers.
Environmental Compliance
Global buyers are increasingly mandating sustainability certifications and ESG initiatives, necessitating investment in traceability and green certifications.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company reported a tax expense of INR 0.4 Cr on a PBT of INR 0.8 Cr in Q1-FY20. Historical effective tax rates were approximately 35% in FY19.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported no pending proceedings for holding benami property. Other specific legal case values were not disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Non-cooperation with credit rating agencies (CARE) creates information risk for lenders. Volatility in crude oil prices and weather patterns impacts raw material costs.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Significant revenue concentration in the domestic Indian market and export reliance on the U.S. and EU.
Third Party Dependencies
The company outsources the manufacturing of its 'Riot' brand and licensed clothing lines, creating dependency on external vendor quality and timelines.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Outdated technology in MSME clusters is a risk to scaling operations and maintaining cost-competitiveness against global peers.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors turnover ratio of 2.22 suggests moderate credit risk, though it improved from 1.91 YoY.